At Canadian Pony Club, everything we do begins with a simple belief: Horses help shape Confident, Capable, and Caring people. We are committed to developing the next generation of leaders for the horse industry and beyond.
From as far back as she can remember, Lauren Hough always wanted to go to the Olympics. She knew that her father had gone and so she was determined to do the same ,albeit in a different discipline.
June 11, 2026 - Ottawa, ON – Equestrian Canada (EC) today announced that Chief Executive Officer Meg Krueger will be stepping down from her position to pursue an external leadership opportunity. Krueger will remain with EC through mid-October to ensure continuity during the transition period.
AJAX DOWNS, AUGUST 28 2026 - One of the most popular days of the Ajax Downs' Quarter Horse racing season is FAMILY FUN DAY in support of the Ajax Pickering Hospital, set for this Sunday, August 30.
In spite of heavy rain early in the day, the VIP Day hosted by the Bill Galvin Racing Alliance at Clinton Raceway on Sunday, August 23rd was well attended. Over 70 people attended the event, with many experiencing horse racing for the first time.
Sharon: Many, many years ago, when I switched from Barrel Racing to Reining, I thought I could do it myself.
The Bill Galvin Racing Alliance would like to remind Ontario students that their stories, poems, sketches and drawings for the Youth Literary Derby and Youth Art Derby are due by Monday, Aug. 31.
As the long, hot days of summer begin to shorten, horse owners across Ontario start thinking about the transition to fall. While autumn brings cooler temperatures, beautiful riding conditions, and vibrant colours, it also signals important changes in a horse's nutritional needs, coat growth, and overall management.
Things started early at the show this year so that competitors could attend the Educational Clinic “How to Improve Your Dressage Scores” on Thursday afternoon. Enthusiastic clinic participants enjoyed the didactic teaching, walking the dressage tests and Q&A with Shelly Temple. A useful preparation for the following Combined Test Day, this clinic was held with the support of the American Driving Society - Hoopes Addis Education Trust.
August 23, 2026 - Aachen, Germany – The Para Dressage World Championships wrapped up Sunday morning with Musical Freestyles, with two Canadian representatives: Roberta Sheffield with Nardando, and Jody Schloss with El Colorado. Sheffield competes in Grade II, and Schloss in Grades I. Both finished in fifth place in their respective classes.
